A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 7796400 Details
Epoch: 365 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 72409617 epoch_slot_no: 92817 block_no: 7796223 slot_leader_id: 4560270 size: 36587 time: 2022-09-23 23:31:48 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6f03915bba3887aac306a3cbec2b3951ebf6e7df1173e0e8b605119f2a7b39efBlock Operator
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